Project Engineer

  • Keyman Personnel
  • Milton Bridge, Midlothian
  • 09/03/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well established civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering a major residential development of over 500 housing units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong delivery team on a large multi phase housing scheme, where you will play a key role in managing the engineering and technical delivery of groundworks, foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering support for the delivery of groundworks and infrastructure packages across a large residential development

Setting out and verification of works including foundations, roads, drainage and utilities

Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme

Managing and coordinating site engineers and subcontractors

Producing and managing technical documentation including RFIs, TQs and as-built records

Liaising with site management, project managers, consultants and clients

Ensuring quality control, inspections and compliance with engineering standards

Assisting with programme planning and short-term lookaheads

Supporting the team in resolving technical and engineering issues on site

Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Proven experience working as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer on groundworks or civil engineering projects

Strong knowledge of residential infrastructure works including drainage, foundations and roads

Experience delivering large housing developments or infrastructure schemes

Competent using setting out equipment such as Total Stations or GPS

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to manage engineers and support site delivery teams

The Opportunity

Long-term project delivering over 500 residential units

Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a large multi phase development

Strong pipeline of work across residential and infrastructure projects

If you are a Project Engineer looking to take the next step on a major residential infrastructure scheme, please apply with your CV or contact Luke Thompson for a confidential discussion.